In Greece… British Commandos land at Poros. Greek troops land at Mitilini, Lemnos and Levita.

In Italy… The US 2nd Corps (part of US 5th Army) attacks northward in the direction of Bologna.

From London… General McCreery takes over command of the British 8th Army, in Italy. The former commander, General Leese, is assigned to command Allied Land Forces, Southeast Asia.